Monday, July 25, 2016

Garver recently launched its newest corporate initiative, Connect, which is an
employee-led group of women and men dedicated to supporting and strengthening
Garver's unified vision by maximizing the value of employees through
recruitment, retention, and development of the company’s women.

The
program has two primary areas of purpose: to aid in recruitment and retention of talented
women through networking and mentoring amongst employees; and to encourage
women by offering well-rounded personal and professional development.

“Connect
will offer women the opportunities they need to overcome the challenges they
face in career development and will benefit the woman, her team, and ultimately
the company,” said Suzanne Peyton, the 18-year veteran of Garver who will lead Connect.
“Teams with all members operating at their highest level will perform better
and be more profitable.”

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Several Women’s
Transportation Seminar (WTS) chapters have spotlighted Garver as its featured
platinum sponsor—chapters in Austin and Dallas, Texas, as well as the chapter
in Kansas City.

In the
Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter newsletter, WTS recently highlighted the contribution
of Garver Project Manager Kathy Kleinschmidt, who embodies the spirit of WTS in
that she has benefitted from and is committed to giving back to the
organization.

In 2005,
Kathy Kleinschmidt was the intelligent single mom of a six-year-old. She was
trying to balance a full-time job while earning her bachelor’s degree in civil
engineering. With one year remaining in Kathy’s education the WTS awarded her
the Sharon D. Banks scholarship, which helped ease the financial burden of
completing her degree. Kathy has since become a talented project manager at
Garver, and a fantastic role model for her daughter. In fact, Kathy’s daughter
plans to embark on her own pursuit of an engineering degree this fall.

WTS’s
generosity and support inspired Kathy to do what she can to empower women
through WTS. Garver takes pride in employees like Kathy, who aren’t just good
at what they do, but also see what good they can do others.

Monday, July 11, 2016

The Engineering News-Record publishes an annual ranking of the top 500 design firms
nationwide, based on revenue for design services performed at home and abroad.
They also provide a more detailed level of market analysis by ranking industry
leaders in particular market sectors.

This year ENR
named Garver a top 25 firm for airport work, the company’s first such
recognition in a particular sector.

“I’ve never worked with a more talented and dedicated staff
than our current Aviation Team,” said Director of Aviation Mike Griffin.
“They’re committed to the quality of their work and they’re committed to the
vision of our clients. That’s never going to change with this crew and I think
the industry is starting to recognize that.”

Overall, Garver ranks at #174 on ENR’s Top 500 list, up 18
spots from last year and the firm’s highest ranking to date.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
recently featured an article written by Garver Project Manager Keri Burchard-Juarez
in its national publication, PE Magazine. The article, entitled “In Flint’s
Aftermath, a Time for Introspection,” addresses the obligation engineers have
to ensure public safety as it relates to infrastructure, even under substantial
financial strain.

In the wake of the recent water crisis in Flint, Michigan,
in which the city’s financial strain led to compromised decision-making—and ultimately
a water supply contaminated with lead—Keri urges engineers to “examine
our own practice of the engineering profession and sharpen our focus on the
responsibilities that come with the title of professional engineer.”

“Many local and state governments are operating under the
acute financial strain of maintaining aging infrastructure,” Keri said. “We can
use the lessons of Flint to strengthen our resolve to provide complete,
competent, and honest engineering recommendations even in the face of financial
and political pressures.”

At Garver, we’re committed to our clients, but we're also committed to our clients’
constituency, and the integrity of the infrastructure we design. Public health
and safety is paramount in our work, as it should be across our industry, and we’re proud to have professionals like Keri championing that
message.